WebStorm 2021.1 Help

Grammar

WebStorm can check the grammar in various textual elements in your source code. Use this page to configure the scope, rules, and exceptions for such grammar checks. See Grammar for details.

Scope Tab

On this tab, configure the types of files and specific code constructs where you want to check grammar.

OptionDescription
String literalsCheck grammar in string literals.
CommentsCheck grammar in generic line and block comments.
DocumentationCheck grammar in embedded code documentation.
Commit messagesCheck grammar in commit messages for the configured VCS. If you enable this, WebStorm adds the corresponding inspection tool to the .idea/vcs.xml configuration file.

Rules Tab

On this tab, configure the set of grammar rules to apply. Enable or disable the rules by selecting or clearing the checkboxes next to them.

ItemShortcutDescription
the Expand All buttonCtrl+NumPad +Click this button to expand all nodes.
the Collapse All buttonCtrl+NumPad -Click this button to collapse all nodes.

Exceptions Tab

On this tab, view the list of words and phrases added as exceptions.

ItemShortcutDescription
the Remove buttonAlt+DeleteClick this button to remove the selected exception from the list.
Last modified: 12 March 2021